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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.18, 1,362.52 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.18, 1,362.52 and 352.74 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.18 : 1,362.52 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.18/1,362.52 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.18x = 1,362.52 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.18x = 480,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,615.30/908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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